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Master's in Marine Biology at Florida Tech

The Academic Foundation for Careers in Research and Medicine

With 71 percent of the Earth covered in water, marine biologists are a vital link to the medicinal, environmental and technological applications of marine life on society. Humans not only depend on its marine habitats to sustain life, but they also put enormous pressure on its marine habitats. It is marine biologists who help preserve and restore collapsing ecosystems from human activities and natural phenomena. A master's in marine biology from Florida tech gives graduates the educational foundation and hands-on research experience needed to enter a career in marine biology.

Specializations

The opportunities for marine biology careers are very diverse and because there are so many relevant study topics, many individuals select a particular interest and specialize in it. This could include specializing in a particular species, organism, behavior, technique, or ecosystem. Marine biotechnology is an emerging field that offers opportunity in biomedical research and biotechnology product development such as a non-toxic coating that prevents the build-up of barnacles on ships.

Studying for a master's in marine biology at Florida Tech is a multidisciplinary experience that includes other scientific disciplines, from aquaculture and oceanography to chemistry, meteorology and zoology. In addition to specializing in marine biology, the biological sciences departments also offer biotechnology, cell and molecular biology and ecology.

World Class Faculty – Intimate Learning Environment

Guided by a world-class faculty with extensive experience in the field, students earning a master's in marine biology experience an intimate learning environment where class sizes are small and research is hands-on.

Gain Practical Experience

As a leading research university, the curriculum, laboratory and field research for students earning a master's in marine biology is robust, encouraging students to think outside the box and formulate new ideas that contribute to the field. Florida Tech is near some of the most diverse marine environments, including the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River Lagoon, providing students with a wealth of natural laboratories to conduct cutting-edge research.

High Tech Research Facilities

Students earning a master's in marine biology have state-of-the-art facilities on campus at the F. W. Olin Physical Sciences Center and the F.W. Olin Life Sciences Building. These laboratories and instrumentation facilities provide outstanding capabilities for studies of reproduction, early life history, growout, nutrition, behavior and related areas of virtually any aquatic species. Multidisciplinary laboratories offer high-resolution microscopy and imaging, an indoor aquaculture facility and oceanfront marine laboratory with ready-access to Florida's coastal environments.

Careers

A specialized program, such as Florida Tech's master's in marine biology, offers graduates a variety of career path options. Many graduates develop careers as biological scientists in public and private sector research, medical or pharmaceutical companies, while other graduates choose an academic setting. Employers who have hired Florida Tech graduates include American Museum of Natural Science, Baltimore Aquarium, Epcot, Florida Medical Entomology Lab and Hubbs-Sea World.

Earn an Doctoral Degree

After receiving a master's in marine biology, many students enter a doctoral program at Florida Tech. Along with a chance to conduct additional research, a doctoral degree typically increases an individual's earning potential and increases recognition for the graduate as a subject-matter expert. Some tuition scholarships are available.

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